India vs Pakistan, ‘nagin dance’, Ashes : A look at cricket’s top rivalries
A bloody partition, a mock obituary, cross-border tensions and a serpentine dance – cricket has a history of bitter rivalries.
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India’s Modi, Humbled by Voters, Faces Potent Economic Struggles
Before the Indian election results emerged this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was widely viewed as a charismatic and popular strongman celebrated by the business world for elevating its importance, even as he failed to solve a vexing problem: how to turn swift economic growth into critically needed jobs.
Indonesia’s Jokowi says he will start working from new capital in July, despite concerns
Indonesia’s President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on Wednesday he plans to start working from the new capital city next month amid concerns over the future of the project following resignations of senior executives overseeing the development.
Video of nationalist leader smashing TV as India’s BJP loses majority
A Hindu nationalist leader was seen smashing a TV as results in India’s election confirmed the ruling BJP had lost its majority. One Muslim voter told Al Jazeera that outcome was a ‘relief’, while many BJP supporters celebrated.
Indonesia’s leader says 1st phase of new capital is 80% complete and he’ll have an office there soon
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday said construction of the first phase of the country’s ambitious new capital is 80% complete and he will have an office there once clean water is available next month.